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In addition, GSM services will be offered in co-operation with AeroMobile.

Voice calls will not be permitted.

The service is complimentary to business class customers and prices start at €10.95 for other passengers.

Aer Lingus Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Kavanagh said, "Aer Lingus is at the forefront of in-cabin internet access, being just the second European airline to introduce internet access on transatlantic flights.

“This is another choice we are offering our customers to enhance their Aer Lingus experience. Having direct internet access on flights of up to ten hours in duration, will be of huge benefit to our customers, in particular to business customers," he said.

While in-flight Wi-Fi is fairly common on domestic US carriers, its availability on flights elsewhere in the world has been growing at a much slower rate.